“Welcome to the Kent West group. I am really looking forward to meeting you and supporting people in the area”

What happens at the group?

We have a variety of meetings across the year offering support, information and advice. Previous activities have included, walks, informal meetings, specialist events/ speakers, with lots more to come!

First time coming along to a meeting and unsure what to expect?

Please have a read of our Support Group Guidelines for an overview of how our support groups run as well as our Frequently Asked Questions for more helpful information.

Group Meeting Details

Date:	Time:	Location:	Extra meeting details:
Monday 27th July 2026	2:00pm-4:00pm	The Wells Church, Hanover Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1EY
Monday 28th September 2026	2:00pm-4:00pm	The Wells Church, Hanover Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1EY
Monday 30th November 2026	2:00pm-4:00pm	The Wells Church, Hanover Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1EY

Please contact the group lead prior to attending a meeting so they can plan accordingly. 

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Who can attend:

This group is designed for any adult living with or affected by alopecia from the ages of 18.

Judith
Email: [email protected] 
Judith is happy to answer any questions about the group via email. Please be aware that any questions Judith is unable to answer will be sent on to staff at Alopecia UK.
Support group leads are not professional counsellors but people who have personal experiences with alopecia and, along with members of the support group can help to give insight and advice on living and dealing with alopecia on a day to day basis. 
Please note that our Support Group Leads are volunteers and do this in their spare time, as such please allow up to a week for replies to emails. Support group leads also cannot give 1:1 support.

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Judith's link with alopecia: 

Hi, I'm Judith and I started to notice that my hair was becoming thinner about 5 years ago but it wasn't until just over a year ago that I was able to get some support and was diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia. I now now wear a wig. I have found accepting my hairloss distressing, sad and quite a lonely place to be, and it really sapped my confidence. I came to realise that alopecia is not talked about enough and, as it can be a lonely journey, I want to support others in a safe place where we can  share experiences and connect with others who know how we feel. 

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